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P734 MRK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 MRK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight weep from hub oil seal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub oil seal has slight weep

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play also heavily corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,999 miles

Offside Rear slight weep from hub oil seal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering column uj heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 67,834 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 67,834 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2012 67,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2011 67,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 65,436 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 62,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 53,364 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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P734 MRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P734 MRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P734 MRK registered?

P734 MRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P734 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 MRK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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